2001 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport

To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2001 Suzuki EV Sport were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 (140 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. (106 Nm). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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